Kootenai County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Idaho. Population: 173,396.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,103/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
+24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,302/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
+36% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,547/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
+32% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,152/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
+41% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,595/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
+48% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,001 | $1,103 | +$102 (+10.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,226 | $1,302 | +$76 (+6.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,460 | $1,547 | +$87 (+6.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,046 | $2,152 | +$106 (+5.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,452 | $2,595 | +$143 (+5.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$52,080
$4,340/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$61,880
$5,157/month gross
Other Counties in Idaho
Madison County
1 BR: $1,008/mo
Lewis County
1 BR: $742/mo
Nez Perce County
1 BR: $931/mo
Latah County
1 BR: $863/mo
Twin Falls County
1 BR: $979/mo
Bingham County
1 BR: $742/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.